Equipment Operator /CDL/Non CDL

MIAMI COUNTY KANSAS 

IS HIRING!!

Equipment Operator, with or without CDL

Miami County Kansas Government, Paola KS

Miami County Kansas is now taking applications for the Equipment Operator position. Paola Kansas is the county seat and is located less than an hour’s drive from downtown Kansas City. 

The Equipment Operator Non CDL Holder performs a set of skilled duties in the training for the operation of a tandem dump truck for the purpose of delivering materials to jobsites and for snow removal during winter operations. Upon obtaining either a Class A or B CDL the employee is promoted to an Equipment Operator II.

The Equipment Operator II with CDL performs a variety of skilled duties associated with the operation of all equipment including, but not limited to, tandem trucks, track and rubber excavators, motor graders skid steer loaders, asphalt paver, asphalt roller, chip-spreader, mowers in the repair, maintenance and construction of County roads, bridges and right of way. Truck drivers perform a set of skilled duties in the operation of a tandem dump truck for the purpose of delivering materials to jobsites and for snow removal during winter operations.

Position Requirements: Non-CDL

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1- 6-months of related experience generally preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; Must obtain Class B CDL within 6-month introductory period or within 4 attempts.

Position Requirements: CDL

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; plus 1-3 years related experience generally preferred.

• Valid driver’s license
• Class B CDL required
• Class A CDL required with tanker endorsement preferred, to operate semi-tractor trailer.

Knowledge:

• Operating procedures for all equipment assigned.
• Light automotive/construction equipment operation.

Hiring Range: NON-CDL $16.40 - $17.90 DOQ

Hiring Range: With CDL $17.55 - $19.15 DOQ

MIAMI COUNTY OFFERS GREAT BENEFITS TO OUR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:

Medical/Dental/Vision:

100% paid medical insurance for HDHP single coverage,

80% county-paid premium for PPO and family coverage on all plans

Health Savings Account:

County Annual Contribution: $2,535.84 single, $4,433.28 family

County paid $30,000 life insurance for employee

Holidays/Vacation/Sick:

11 paid holidays per year

Vacation: 96 hours per year

Sick leave: 96 hours per year

KPERS retirement

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

As part of the overall Equal Employment Opportunity Program, the Miami County Board

of Commissioners declares and affirms a policy to govern equal employment opportunities

within the county service. Miami County will undertake efforts to recruit minority group

members and women in all job categories in which they are found to have been underutilized.

Veterans Preference Eligible (VPE):

Former military personnel or their spouse verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum requirements of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best-qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.

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